profound

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In his apology, Rousseau said that he was “deeply saddened that my inability to speak French has diverted attention from the profound grief of the families and the great resilience of Air Canada’s employees.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

That reflects his profound lack of intellectual curiosity.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

"For the people of Gaza, the implications are profound: Israeli military withdrawal and reconstruction at scale."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Wyle muses on the profound effect the pandemic had on so many in different ways.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Yeah,” June said, like Ivy had said something profound.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake